Model SH & H

ASME Packaged Electric Water Heater

15-1600 KW - All Voltages & Phases80-5000 Gallon Capacity

The Model SH and H is a fully packaged water heater designed to be a reliable and long lasting source for hot water. Each component is carefully selected to ensure performance in even the most demanding application. Whether you are heating potable water in a commercial building or heating process water in an industrial application you can select a Hubbell Model SH or H to do the job. When you specify and install a Hubbell SH or H model water heater you will have confidence in knowing that the owner will be provided with a quality product that is a long lasting and trouble free source for hot water.

Versatile

Model SH and H Standard Equipment

Vessel Construction

All welded carbon steel vessel designed and built in strict accordance with the ASME Code Section IV and stamped, certified and registered with the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors

All internal tank surfaces are lined with a minimum of 5/8" thick Hydrastone cement for superior protection and tank longevity

Designed for 125 psi working pressure and hydrostatically tested at 188 psi (1 1/2 times the WP)

Fully adjustable thermostat maintains accurate water temperature and is sized by the factory to control the appropriate number of heating element circuits

A generously sized transformer provides fused 120V to the control circuit

A fully adjustable (100-240°F) safety hi-limit device with manual reset interrupts power to the control circuit in the event of over-temperature water in the storage tank

Safety door interlock mechanism interrupts power to the control circuit upon opening the electrical control panel

Louvers in the control panel as needed to allow for cooling of the electrical components to ensure maximum electrical component longevity

Outline Dimensions

Model SH (Vertical)

Model H (Horizontal)

Overall Dimensions, Model SH and H

Actual Storage Capacity
(Gallons)

Overall Dimensions (Inches)

Storage Tank

Nominal Storage Capacity (Gallons)

Inlet Outlet Sizing
(NPT)

Approx. Shipping Weight
(Lbs.)

Vertical

Horizontal

Diameter
"A"

Height
"B"

Length
"C"

Width
"D"

Height
"E"

Diameter
x Length

80*

26

64

60

26

32

22 x 54

90

1 1/2

700

120*

28

75

71

28

34

24 x 63

140

1 1/2

900

150*

30

78

75

30

36

26 x 68

170

1 1/2

1100

175

34

73

67

34

40

30 x 63

195

1 1/2

1500

200

34

82

76

34

40

30 x 72

220

1 1/2

1700

225

34

89

83

34

40

30 x 79

245

1 1/2

1750

250

40

74

68

40

46

36 x 64

285

1 1/2

1850

275

40

80

74

40

46

36 x 70

310

1 1/2

2000

300

40

88

82

40

46

36 x 78

345

1 1/2

2180

325

40

92

86

40

46

36 x 82

360

1 1/2

2300

350

40

94

88

40

46

36 x 84

370

1 1/2

2500

375

46

81

75

46

52

42 x 71

425

1 1/2

2600

400

46

85

79

46

52

42 x 75

450

1 1/2

2700

425

46

88

82

46

52

42 x 78

470

1 1/2

2900

450

46

93

87

46

52

42 x 83

500

1 1/2

3000

475

52

79

73

52

58

48 x 69

540

2

3100

500

52

82

76

52

58

48 x 72

565

2

3225

525

52

85

79

52

58

48 x 75

590

2

3350

550

52

89

83

52

58

48 x 79

620

2

3400

575

52

93

87

52

58

48 x 83

650

2

3500

600

52

95

89

52

58

48 x 85

665

2

3650

700

52

107

101

52

58

48 x 97

755

2

4000

800

52

119

113

52

58

48 x 109

850

2

4300

900

52

132

126

52

58

48 x 122

940

2

4800

1000

52

145

139

52

58

48 x 135

1060

2

5200

1250

58

149

143

58

64

54 x 139

1380

2

5600

1500

58

174

168

58

64

54 x 164

1625

2

6000

1750

64

168

162

64

70

60 x 158

1935

3

7400

2000

64

185

179

64

70

60 x 175

2145

3

8100

2500

76

169

163

76

82

72 x 159

2800

3

8200

3000

76

197

191

76

82

72 x 187

3300

3

8300

3500

88

174

168

88

94

84 x 164

3935

6 FLG.

8900

4000

88

195

189

88

94

84 x 185

4440

6 FLG.

9800

4500

N/A

N/A

178

94

100

96 x 160

5015

6 FLG.

10700

5000

N/A

N/A

200

94

100

96 x 175

5485

6 FLG.

11600

Note: All dimensions are approximate and subject change. Please reference the submittal drawing for actual dimensions. The tank selections above are shown for convenience. A full selection of storage capacties are available. * 80, 120 and 150 gallon tanks do not come equipped with a manway.

Notes:
1. The KW selections above are shown for convenience. A full selection of KW ratings from 15 to 1600 KW is available by entering the desired KW into the model number.
2. For alternative voltages, including 220, 277, 440, 460, 575 and 600 volt, please contact us directly for full KW selection.

Specialized heating element construction including: special watt density rating, passivation, electropolishing, or any other feature required to meet the needs of your application

Factory installed low water cut out device to disengage electrically the heating element(s) in the event of insufficient water in the tank

Dial thermometer and pressure gauge factory installed in the tank

Intra-tank circulation pump package with On/Off switch to continuously circulate water within the tank and thereby reduce stratification. All bronze circulator pump is properly sized for the storage capacity

Status indicating lamp(s)

Audible alarm system

Digital display electronic temperature controller. With or without RS485 communication port for remote operation of the temperature controller

Example:

SH350-0-90SLT4

Model SH/H Specific Questions

Which is better for me, a tankless or storage type water heater?

It depends. A tankless water heater is sometimes referred to as a Point-of-Use (POU) or instantaneous water heater. Due to the relative small physical size of a tankless water heater compared to a storage tank water heater, a tankless option can be advantageous from a space saving perspective and can sometimes be installed closer to where you want hot water (hence the term POU). However, tankless heaters are not suited for many applications, so it is critical that before choosing to go tankless you have carefully considered all of the factors that sometimes make the tankless option more complicated and risky compared to a storage type water heater. In particular, you should understand the operational characteristics, maintenance requirements, reparability, and sometimes significant installation requirements of a tankless water heater before making a decision. Tankless units do not store heated water like a storage type water heater; they only heat water as there is demand and therefore must be sized to meet the maximum flow for the application. In some cases a tankless water heater may improve operating efficiency, but possibly at the expense of user comfort. Hubbell tankless water heaters are available in Electric Tankless or Gas Tankless. Watch our video on tankless vs storage.

What third party approvals are available?

The Hubbell water heater is built to both US and Canadian Standards under UL1453 (water heating only) file KSBZ.E239672 or UL834 (boilers and water heating) file BDJS.E51660. In addition, the Hubbell pressure vessel storage tank is built and stamped to ASME and National Board Registered. Other approvals are available upon request at the time of quoting, including CRN (Canadian Registration Number), NR-13 (Brazilian Regulation Standard Boilers and Pressure Vessels), ABS (American Bureau of Shipping), SASO (Saudi Arabia Standards Organization) and others. Please consult with your Hubbell Sales Engineer to discuss your third party approval requirements.

What is the delivery time?

In most cases the delivery time for a Hubbell water heater is approximately 10 weeks after release for production, but can be 16 weeks or more depending upon the particular requirements of your application. However, there are various sizes and configurations which Hubbell has in stock for “Quick Ship” (as early as next day t to 2 weeks) to accommodate situations that require shorter delivery. Please consult with your Hubbell Sales Engineer to discuss delivery times for your application.

Are parts available from the factory?

Yes. All replacement parts for the Hubbell water heater are available from the factory. Please call 800-647-3165 and ask for our parts department. Please have your model and serial number handy. Most parts are in stock and orders placed before noon typically ship same day. However, it should be noted that the heating element component is typically not a stock item, with delivery times ranging from 2 to 10 weeks depending upon the design, it is recommended that you consider having a replacement heating element on hand if your application is critical.

Why is Hydrastone Cement a better choice over glass lining?

Cement lining provides guaranteed 100% coverage with a minimum thickness of 0.5” over all internal tank surfaces. In comparison, glass lining is approximately 0.005” thick and includes imperfections, pinholes and variation in coverage thickness resulting in portions of unprotected steel tank exposed to corrosion. In an attempt to compensate, glass lined tanks include a sacrificial anode in an effort to slow down the corrosion of the tank. Cement lined tanks on the other hand do not require an anode due to the integrity of the lining. As such, a cement lined tank will far outlast a glass lined tank. For a more complete explanation of the benefits of the Hubbell cement lining please click on the following link Cement Lining

General Questions

Where can I purchase a Hubbell water heater?

There are numerous ways to purchase a Hubbell water heater depending upon the model you desire and your geographic location. The easiest way is to contact Hubbell directly at 800-647-3165 and ask for the sales department where you will be directed to either our local representative or our order entry department for quick and easy ordering.

Where can I purchase replacement parts?

Parts are available for your Hubbell water heater direct from the factory. Please call 800-647-3165 and ask for our parts department. Please have your model and serial number handy.

I don't see the size or feature I need, what do I do?

Hubbell has more than 35 product families available in over 4,000,000 configurations. There are numerous features, configurations and ratings we provide but for practical reasons are are not listed in the sales brochure. If you have a specific requirement and you do not see it in the brochure, please contact a Hubbell Sales Engineer...chances are we have what you need.

What should I know about Legionella disease?

Legionella is the bacteria responsible for Legionnaire’s Disease, an acute bacterial infection of the lower respiratory tract. This bacterium was first identified in 1977 by the Centers for Disease Control as the cause of an outbreak of pneumonia that caused 34 deaths at a 1976 American Legion Convention in Philadelphia. Pontiac Fever is a less severe, non-pneumonia, flu-like disease that is associated with and likely caused by Legionella bacteria. Legionella is a fairly common water bacterium and has been found to exist widely in many surface water sources including lakes, rivers, streams and ponds. It can also be found in ground water sources and some soils. At the levels found in these naturally occurring sources it typically does not pose a threat to public health. When the bacterium enters a domestic water system it can find an ideal host environment of warm water temperatures (105-115°F), stagnant water areas (isolated storage tanks and dead-end piping legs) and ample food sources (sediment, scale, deposits and biofilm). Under these conditions Legionella can rapidly colonize, forming higher concentrations that can pose the public health threat of Legionnaire’s Disease. There are many methods of controlling colonization of Legionella bacteria. However, a widely accepted and preferred method is to maintain the hot water system storage temperature continually at or above 140°F. Unfortunately, the elevated temperature necessary to minimize the growth of and kill Legionella bacteria has the potential to cause serious thermal shock and scalding injuries. As such, many plumbing engineers will specify that the water heater be set to maintain water temperatures at 140°F or higher to reduce the risk of Legionella, but then specify the appropriate mixing valve to ensure safe delivery of hot water to the fixtures. For a more thorough discussion of Legionella please go to here and the following link to the US Department of Labor OSHA information regarding Legionnaires’ Disease OSHA here

My question is not found in these FAQ’s, where do I look next?

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Model SH & H Specific Questions

Where can I purchase replacement parts?

Parts are available for your Hubbell water heater direct from the factory. Please call 800-647-3165 and ask for our parts department. Please have your model and serial number handy.